Biggest Style Lessons From NYFWM 2016

The Three Biggest Style Lessons From NYFWM You Can Apply Right Now

New York Fashion Week Men’s is over! But, there’s were a lot of style lessons to learn from the shows. We’ve done some in-depth analysis to help you get an early insight to what styles to lookout for next fall & winter. Take notes, these trends might be new to you but are just the thing to upgrade your sporty-leisure style next fall. You could even start right now. No more sloppy sweatpants.

Brown Suiting

Brown suiting has never looked better or more prominent that the F/W 16’ collections of Hickey Freeman, Joseph Abboud & Nick Graham. Brown is often one of the most underappreciated suiting colors because it can often play like one note. However, the color range has been expanded to add some versatility to its earthy hue (think toffee through chocolate brown). Like any suit color, I suggest a solid chocolate brown birdseye fabric brown to get started. Pair it with a rich blue or soft pink shirt and you’ll be perfect for the office. You want a suit that you can wear a separate? A brown plaid or check pattern with do the trick – especially in a wool or tweed fabric.

Technical Sportswear

Gone are the days of the Rocky Balboa grey sweatsuit in the world of sportswear. Brands have upgraded their fabrics with technical elements that provide advance levels of comfort, mobility and durability. From moisture wicking, water repelling & odor blocking — technical sportswear wear is having a major moment. The takeaway? Brands have focused their sportswear into the tailored clothing space. From slim wool jogger pants that can be worn to the gym or on a date to military-inspired knitwear that will become your everyday go-to’s, investing in modern technical sportswear will make you look stylishly athletic and not like a NASA reject.

Luxe Outerwear

The style lesson learned here is that luxury is king in outerwear next fall and winter. From rich colors to fur embellishments, outerwear is all about opulence. If you’re looking to invest in a serious outwear piece, think of stepping outside of the traditional black & brown colorways. Many brands are working with off-white outerwear for the next season and I can honestly say that it’s a style move worth looking into because of the tailored & casual wear applications (see Nautica Bomber Jacket).